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SUMMARY:Shelterbox Auction
DESCRIPTION:Usually involving a few laughs\, we spend our first Club Night of the New Year setting out to raise whatever funds we can for our Club charity\, “ShelterBox”.  (Another moment of fame\, via the photos below\, for “Tiger Tim” and “Camisole Chris”!)  Each year\, we have managed to send a good sum of ££s to aid those who need a specific help that is appropriate to COPSE and the “outdoor” part of our title.   \nFor our newer members\, I offer the simple statement that our longer-standing members are familiar with: many in our Club enjoy warm-season camping for leisure and pleasure.  ShelterBox provides survival equipment for those who might need to camp simply to stay alive – sometimes in very challenging conditions.   \nTo raise the ££s\, you good folk donate unwanted Xmas pressies or other surplus items to be generously bid for and given new\, loving homes by others attending the evening.  Our fundraising takes the form of a “Mystery Auction”\, with COPSErs taking a gamble on receiving a useful or attractive prize\, as they try to outbid fellow members.  All gifts are pre-wrapped and the contents unknown.  \nIf you have not been able to pre-wrap\, there will be some paper at the hall that can be used but please arrive especially early\, if you need to do this.  \nUnderstandably\, many Club members make individual decisions throughout any year about their personal donations to different charities.  For this annual Club effort\, click on the green box above for fuller info on how that big green box assists those in dire straits or check via  this link \nThe following is also a reminder of why COPSE has continued to help: \n“Everyone deserves a place to call home. It is a human right and the first step towards recovery after disaster.\nShelter is so much more than just a roof. It’s the foundation for life\, families and communities. It is a place to feel safe after days or weeks of fear. It offers protection from harsh weather\, privacy\, and helps to preserve dignity. It’s a space to heal from trauma.  Recovery doesn’t happen overnight but a dry and warm place to sleep\, prepare meals and be with your family is the vital first step.”\nPlease remember to bring your bulging wallets or purses – although I.O.U.s will be accepted!  (Of course\, cash donations also welcomed from any people unable to come along.)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/shelterbox-auction/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221228T185914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T095015Z
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SUMMARY:Ski Trip 29th Jan to 4th Feb
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ski-trip-29th-jan-to-4th-feb/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Skiing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T174519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T174519Z
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SUMMARY:No Club Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/no-club-night/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T122156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T042739Z
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SUMMARY:Post Xmas Walk from Tadworth to Merstham
DESCRIPTION:The walk is roughly 8 miles and involves no uphill sections. We pass the Sportsman Pub in Mogador and the cafe and loos at Reigate Hill. Halfway along there is a great reveal\, where we walk out onto Colley Hill on the North Downs\, with massive views to the South. \nAll of this is dependent on the trains. It’s a linear walk so unsuitable for driving.  \nRe the trains\, we can’t be sure of the schedule\, recovering from the earlier planned industrial action\, with “late starting”.  \nTo allow for the late starting services\, the plan is to assemble at East Croydon at 10:30 for the timetabled 10:44 to Purley\, then taking the 11:00 to Tadworth. There are two trains to Tadworth per hour. Trains back from Merstham are fast\, taking 12 minutes\, twice an hour\, at 03 and 33. Merstham station will require a ticket to get back into TFL zones. \nIf the trains are totally off\, we can still assemble for 10:30 at East Croydon\, and take an alternative walk via bus.\nThe backup plan is the 403 bus to Hamsey Green\, walk to Coulsdon for the 60 bus back. The route follows the “South London Downs National Nature Reserve” almost all of the way. This option is down and up and up and down\, but still worth the effort. 6 miles\, so shorter but harder work. Meet at East Croydon Station at 10.10 to catch the 10:23 from East Croydon\, 10:45 from Purley\, arrive Tadworth 11:03 \nPlease note Train times to be confirmed. \nReturn trains from Merstham – hourly fast trains at 07 past \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/post-xmas-walk-from-tadworth-to-merstham/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221220T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T174438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T002207Z
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SUMMARY:Xmas Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nFood\, drink\, games\, music\, general jollity \nUpdate 15th December\nChristmas Party Night\, 20th December\, is taking shape\, and you have a part to play\, so before I send out the full details here’s an early warning of your part in proceedings: \n\nNobody’s washing up\, so you need to bring your own supplies of eating and drinking equipment – and take it away afterwards. Plate\, knife\, fork\, glass\, mug . . .\nHot food will be laid on\, but we’d love to see some tarts\, pies etc. Show off either your baking skills or your purchasing power. We aim for many people bringing modest amounts – you don’t need to feed the whole party.\nBooze and soft drinks: BYOB is the watchword. We’ll supplement your offerings with our remaining supplies of beer*\, Coke and Fanta\, and we will lay on a little wine\, but if you have a particular preference then please bring it along.\nSecret Santa: please read Ireen’s email on this (below) – you have all weekend to cruise the markets and malls!\nWear something festive\, and above all enjoy the evening!\n\n* mostly the dozen bottles of African stuff left over from Lynn and Kayode’s presentation in June – sorry\, the really nice Nigerian Guinness all went . \nFull programme to follow. \n  \n\nIreen’s Secret Santa email\nDifferent COPSErs will be adding to different parts of the party.  The following might be something some of you would like to be involved in. \nWe’ve had “Secret Santa” pressies in the past but some folk prefer not to have individuals’ names to be bought for.  Consequently\, if you would like to gain a surprise gift this year\, simply buy something that you think would suit anyone of your gender.  (I hope that doesn’t add complications!)  If you are a man\, buy for a man\, if you are a woman\, buy for a woman.  The suggestion is to purchase anything that might be nice for someone else in said category to receive but costing only £3 to £5.  Bring the wrapped pressie\, pass it to me and you will be given a ticket to show you are “in” the process and “Mother Christmas” will give you something else in return\, during the evening.  (Do please get in touch\, if I have failed to clearly convey the idea!) \nHappy times ahead – party on! \nRegards\, \nIreen Best
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/xmas-party/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221127T142519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T142519Z
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SUMMARY:RNLI Charity Concert at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:No Oilskins or Sou’westers Required!\nOur late Tuesday night watering hole\, Ruskin House\, hosts various musical evenings\, including jazz\, folk and blues.  Occasionally\, specific concerts are organised\, sometimes as charity fundraisers.  On Saturday\, 17th December\, several COPSErs will be attending the one advertised here. \n \nRNLI will benefit and we all know how important is the work of that organization.  From its website: \n93% Of Our Income Is Donations. We Can’t Save Lives Without Support From People Like You. \nIf you can\, come along to support the evening\, enjoy the musical variety and share a sociable time with some of your fellow Club Members. \nIf we arrive early as a group\, we hope to sit near one another.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rnli-charity-concert-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T174346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T193235Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Decorate - in the Warm!
DESCRIPTION:You may have noticed that the thermometer has taken a downward turn lately\, and the Hall is as much affected as anywhere else. So this week\, and possibly next week’s party too\, we’re going to use the back room\, where the radiators actually belt out some heat. \nCheaper than staying at home – and possibly warmer! \nAs you’re all aware\, Olga will help you find your inner creative genius to make decorations for Christmas – for the Hall or to take home\, you choose. \nBy agreement with the Church\, we can make our mark on the Hall and leave it in place for next week’s party. Olga has provided a list of things you might want to bring along\, below; I’d like to add streamers\, strings of LED lights and anything else that will make the place festive. \nHere’s Olga’s list: \nI will provide the paper but please bring along the following if you can: \nPAIR OF SCISSORS \nGLUE \nSELLO TAPE \nSTRINGS OF ANY SORT \nCOLOURS OR FELT PENS  \nHOLE PUNCHER \nPICTURES (or cutting from magazines) of Xmas theme. \nAnd any other thing you may already have that may be useful for decorations.  \n\nShould be a fun evening!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/xmas-decorations/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Olga":MAILTO:olga@copsecroydon.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221211T092500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T121609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T220819Z
UID:4054-1670750700-1670778000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Walk
DESCRIPTION:This walk will be in North London\, about 8 miles long. \nThe route will take us through some elegant squares of Islington and other points of interest to Camden\, and Primrose Hill (nice view weather permitting!) Then down the hill for a bus to Kings Cross or tube (no Thameslink from St Pancras). There are cafes toilets and pubs en route\, also two parks suitable for a packed lunch. \nMeet at East Croydon station about 9.25 for the 9.39 to London Bridge\, then bus 141 to Shoreditch Park. Anyone who is joining us at London Bridge\, meet at the upper level exit by the entrance to the Shard\, opposite the bus station. We will be leaving at 10.10. There are several bus routes etc if you want to leave the walk early.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T174205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T131620Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Richard Pearce
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTai chi\, as I’m sure you know\, is an internal Chinese martial art\, now much practised here for its health and fitness benefits – low impact exercise relieving stress on the body and mind. \nBob Gilly is an adherent\, and we’ve persuaded his teacher\, Richard Pearce\, to come along this Tuesday evening to enlighten us all. He will explain its history and background\, give a demonstration\, and invite our boldest to give it a try. \nNo special clothing required to take part\, but high heels are best avoided. \nCome along\, you could find a new enthusiasm in your life!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/tba-7/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T121524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T121524Z
UID:4052-1670068800-1670086800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carshalton Frost Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sited in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds the Frost Fair is a traditional winter event with activities for everyone. \nThe area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which all helps create a magical atmosphere. Outside Honeywood Museum and in the nearby Memorial Gardens and Festival Walk\, stalls from the Wallington Farmers Market and the Eco Fair join us.  They offer a varied range of tasty treats and a variety of wonderful locally made Christmas gift ideas such as glassware\, pottery\, woodcraft and more. There is a tasty hog roast & seasonal food with bar & warming drinks. \nPlus a little birthday celebration with a drink in the pub.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-frost-fair/
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T174110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T194737Z
UID:4115-1669753800-1669759200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Women Spitfire Pilots - talk by Clare Walker
DESCRIPTION:During World War II\, 164 women flew as pilots in the Air Transport Auxiliary\,\nplaying their part in the delivery of 308\,000 aircraft. They flew in wartime\nconditions\, in all weathers and many times without ever having flown a\nparticular aircraft type before. It cost 14 of them their lives. \nAfter the war\, they became known as ‘The Forgotten Pilots’ and were expected to\nquietly return to civilian life. But as their numbers have dwindled to just a few\,\ntheir remarkable achievements have once again brought them back into the\nspotlight. \nClare Walker is passionate about keeping these amazing women pilots alive in\nthe public memory. Her illustrated talk includes video footage\, as well as\nphotographs from the archives of the Air Transport Auxiliary Association’s files\,\nincluding those in the collection of ATA founder and commandant\, Gerard\nd’Erlanger. \nVisit her website for more details of her work.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/women-spitfire-pilots-talk-by-clare-walker/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T121913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T115905Z
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SUMMARY:Croydon Country Walk
DESCRIPTION:Re-arranged “Croydon local walk”  \nFrom 9.45am = meet at East Croydon station \n10am = “board” a New Addington tram to Lloyd Park \nFrom 10.30am = a four mlle leisurely walk via Lloyd Park (could be muddy). Addington (or Shirley) Hills\, Heathfield (or “the Riesco”) estate\, Coombe Wood Gardens (cafe stop). \nAfterwards there will be an option of either \n1) the “Coombe Lodge” Beefeater pub for a meal or drinks or \n2) walking back to Lloyd Park \n+ then a tram back to East Croydon station. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-country-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221123T130645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T130735Z
UID:4218-1669318200-1669327200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning Meeting for both Outdoor and Club Night activities. \nThis is where we put together the next quarter’s schedule – your chance to get your ideas onto the Club plan. Bring along your proposals for activities we can all share. \n \nWe have the back room of the Crown & Pepper. The meeting proper is scheduled for 7.30\, but you’re also welcome to join us for a meal first\, starting at 6.30. \nAll members are invited!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Crown & Pepper\, 242 High Street\, CR0 1NF
CATEGORIES:Planning
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T173854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T184557Z
UID:4113-1669149000-1669154400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:First Aid and Safety with Red Cross Trainer
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAs a follow-on from our recent past attention to the safety arrangements for our Club activities\, e.g. a review of “Guidance for Walkers / Leaders” and advice on rucksack contents for emergencies etc.\, we shall be welcoming a First Aid Instructor this Tuesday.  Although a few years back we have had sessions from instructors able to join us in person\, this time the information will be via Zoom\, involving a Red Cross trainer very familiar with digital presentations. \nSome of us may already have good First Aid knowledge\, some of us may have very little.  Even those with the former can benefit from refreshing their skills and we can all be attentive to what might provide important help to our fellow COPSE Members in future circumstances. \nThere should be opportunities for questions and answers as the session progresses.  Do bring a pen and paper\, if you think noting down some facts would be useful to you. \nPlease arrive for teas and coffees at 8.15pm so that we can open our Red Cross Zoom at 8.30pm.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/first-aid-and-safety-2/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T110755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110755Z
UID:4043-1668852000-1668877200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to the Old Clink Museum\, London Bridge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-the-old-clink-museum-london-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220629T105100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T151447Z
UID:3904-1668544200-1668549600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Captions & Conker Conkwest
DESCRIPTION:Amazing two-for-the-price-of-one offer!\n \n  \nThis Tuesday evening we bring you not just the usual extraordinary single COPSE Club Night value\, but our special bargain basement deal: \n\nthe perennial favourite Captions Competition\, where we compete to find the humour in apparently random photographic configurations of COPSE people\na chance to relive your schooldays with our Conker Conkwest. Paul will provide the conkers from his recent intense collection activity\, though you’re welcome to bring along your own if you think they’re hard enough.\n\n  \nExpect an evening of entertainment and fierce competition. And there’s always Ruskin House for afters. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-conker-conkwest/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T110644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110644Z
UID:4041-1668333600-1668358800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bike Ride Grand Union Canal or East Grinstead
DESCRIPTION:Primary plan – Grand Union Canal trip. \nSecondary\, if the trains are not running ride South from Croydon. \nGrand Union Trip\, assemble at East Croydon station at 10:00 to catch next train to Victoria. \nWeather and legs willing ride out to Southall and back along the Thames to Clapham Junction for train home. \nIf the trains are not good\, assemble at Canary Cafe\, Brighton Road\, opposite Whitgift School\, at 10:00 riding South via paths and lanes turning in a loop to return by bike when we feel like we feel like it.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bike-ride-grand-union-canal-or-east-grinstead/
CATEGORIES:Cycling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221109T115740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T115740Z
UID:4195-1668193200-1668207600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stanley Halls Ceilidh - a Chance to Dance!
DESCRIPTION:A good number of COPSErs regularly enjoyed these monthly sessions\, prior to lockdown.  If you look carefully at the photo below\, you may spot a couple of our Members enjoying themselves. \nTake your feet for a treat – my term for these traditional dances is “exercise with a smile on your face”! \n \nPrices:  We can gain a good price of £9 per person\, if we pre-book at least ten tickets.  (Normal advance adult tickets are £12\, on-the-door £15.)  Please come back to me\, as soon as possible\, if you’re able to join us on Friday.  I shall pay for the group’s tickets and you can settle with me on the evening.  (Obviously\, you need to be definite about coming to be included in this discounted price.) \nIf you have not been to a ceilidh/barn dance before\, do not fear; all the sequences of movements are explained by a “caller” and we usually have a very good time. \nThe Halls have a bar.  Parking is free in the area.  Public transport options are: \nBuses: Routes 196 and 410 stop directly outside of Stanley Arts. \nRoutes 75\, 157\, 197 and 312 stop within a few minutes’ walk. \nTrains: Stanley Arts is just a five minute walk from Norwood Junction station. \nDo come back to me with any queries. \nIreen Best 07968 035522 \n\nIn Stanley Arts’ own words: \nCome one\, come all for a night of dancing and merriment just like the good old days! \nBack in November 2019\, when no one knew the word “Covid”\, The Conquering Heroes played a ceilidh (traditional dance) at Stanley Halls and an amazing time was had by all. Now you – yes you! – can join us for such a night once again! \nCame last time? Relive the glory days of pre-pandemic life!  Missed out on the fun last time around? Don’t miss out again! Never heard of a ceilidh? Worried that you won’t know what do to? Think you are a terrible dancer? Have no fear! Our experienced callers will teach you the steps to some of the world’s favourite group and partner dances.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/stanley-halls-ceilidh-a-chance-to-dance/
LOCATION:Stanley Arts\, 12 South Norwood Hill\, London\, SE25 6AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T173724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T093456Z
UID:4110-1667939400-1667944800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:USA Travels
DESCRIPTION:This Tuesday Corinne and her son James will regale us with a multimedia presentation\, celebrating the vast vistas and varied sights of the US of A. \nFeel free to enhance the occasion by donning your cowboy outfit\, stars and stripes hat\, Elvis suit or whatever takes your fancy. \nDionne is making some topical peanut butter cookies – other culinary contributions are most welcome! \nIn Corrine’s own words: \nTo change your mind from the grim daily news\, come and join us next Tuesday to share memories of the trip to America my son and I did this summer. From Denver to Anchorage with pancakes\, cowboy boots and snow in July\, we’ll be delighted to show you a few pictures of this fabulous adventure. \nFeel free to don any American article of clothing you may have! \nSee you there\, \nCorinne and James \nCome along and enjoy! \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/usa-travels/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T110221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110221Z
UID:4039-1667728800-1667754000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Circular Walk from Balcombe
DESCRIPTION:This walk is 6 to 7 miles long\, fairly flat with some undulated hills but nothing too strenuous. \nWe will pass via Wakehurst Place woodlands and the Millennium Seedbank where there is a café and the chance to have a look around. \nBring your packed lunch and drinks although we will stop for a drink at the pub in Bamcombe. \nMeet East Croydon Station at 9.55to catch the 10.08 train.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/circular-walk-from-balcombe/
CATEGORIES:Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Olga":MAILTO:olga@copsecroydon.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220629T105326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T105326Z
UID:3908-1667334600-1667340000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/halloween-extravaganza/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T102207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T211734Z
UID:4037-1667035800-1667062800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Walk
DESCRIPTION:The walk this Saturday will be a circular from Reigate\, about 10 miles including one steep hill. \nBring a packed lunch\, but there will be a pub stop half way and teashops at the end in Reigate. Remember is it starting to get muddy now. \nSo meet at E. Croydon station by 9am to get the 9.16 train to Redhill\, changing there for the 9.43 to Reigate. \nHope to see you there\,\nBarry
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-around-penhurst-and-chiddingstone/
CATEGORIES:Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220629T105214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T105214Z
UID:3906-1666729800-1666735200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/agm-3/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T102125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T203125Z
UID:4035-1666515600-1666544400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Walk Tonbridge to Leigh via Penshurst
DESCRIPTION:10 miles long\n\nFrom East Croydon\, catch the 08.57 train to Redhill\, from there the 09.18 to Tonbridge\, arriving at 09.48.\n\nReturn Fare is £12.20 or £8.05 with railcard.\n\nBring a packed lunch etc etc.  Pub & tea shop in Penshurst.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mistery-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20221006T171128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T171224Z
UID:4106-1666125000-1666130400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Travel Treasures - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Melanie pulled together the first Travel Treasures on 20th September. It was so successful that we now have an eager queue of COPSErs ready to share their experiences\, so we’ve arranged a second round. \nContact Melanie if you have a travel experience that you’re bursting to share with the rest of us\, and she’ll do her best to fit you in.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/travel-treasures-part-2/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T102012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T102012Z
UID:4033-1665907200-1665943200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gatliff Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk\, jog or run of 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent and Surrey countryside.\nThe challenge is to complete the event in under 10 hours\, following the route directions and checking in at each of the checkpoints.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Edenbridge Rugby Club Pavilion\, Coomb Field\, Edenbridge\, Kent\, TN8 5HL. G.R 441 459 (NB. Parking only as shown below) \nDate: Sunday\, 16 October 2022 \nOpening Time: 6:30am \nStart Times: Between 7:00am and 10:30am depending on distance and whether walking or running \nParking options: There is free parking at the Recreation Ground Car Park (this is NOT the main Rugby Club car park\, but is accessed via the next turning to the west off Lingfield Road)\, and at  Edenbridge Town Railway Station. Other alternatives are Leathermarket Car Park\, Market Yard Car Park (the main town centre car park) and Edenbridge High Street. Please do not park in the residential streets near the Rugby Club and also at the Rugby Club Pavilion itself. This Google Maps link shows the Rugby Club and Edenbridge Town Train Station. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntering\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry fees in advance: £14 for the 50km route and £12 for the 25km route. There is an additional charge of £3.00 for entering on the day. All food and drink provided by the Gatliff Marathon organisers is included in the entry fees. \nHow to enter: To enter in advance\, fill out an online entry form and pay immediately by debit/credit card or post a cheque; alternatively download an entry form and post this with a cheque.  You can also enter on the day paying by cash (£3 extra). Online entry closes 8pm 14 October 2022.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-marathon-3/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220629T104952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T171356Z
UID:3902-1665500400-1665529200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carshalton Folk + Walk
DESCRIPTION:Outing: Folk Night at the Cryer Arts Theatre\, + preceded by Wandle Walk\n\nTuesday 11th October @ 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm\n£5 \n\n\n\n  \nThis is another chance to join the very successful outing we had on 12th April\, details here. \nKeith said then\, more or or less: \n1) As you know\, I’m arranging an outdoor COPSE visit to the Cryer Arts Studio In Carshalton High Street on Tuesday11th October for their regular “folk night” (2nd Tuesday of each month) which starts at 7.30pm.\nI’ve been going there for a few months now and have been impressed by not only the “proper” stage\, tables in front (which can be removed for folk/barn dancing)\, the staggered rear seating\, the welcoming bar (open from 4pm + serving a variety of beers\, wines + hot food. \n2) Also\, I’m intending to lead a short three mile walk from Wandle Park tram stop about 3.30pm to Carshalton Ponds(via the River Wandle\, Beddington Park + The Grove) aiming to get to the venue by about 5.30pm for a meal + drinks. \nFeel free to join us for the walk\, the folk night or both.\nPlease book your tickets\, individually or in groups\, at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=cryer-folk.\nAlternatively\, take a chance and turn up on the day.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-folk-walk/
LOCATION:CryerArts Centre\, 39 High St\, Carshalton\, Surrey\, SM5 3BB
CATEGORIES:Social,Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T101745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T101745Z
UID:4031-1665129600-1665334800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Associate Members Weekend\, Clun Mill\, Shropshire
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/associate-members-weekend-clun-mill-shropshire/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Away
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220629T104804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T214305Z
UID:3900-1664915400-1664920800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gatliff Planning
DESCRIPTION:Time to prepare for the Gatliff!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAs I’m sure you’re all aware\, the Gatliff Marathon is almost upon us – it’s on Sunday 16th October. \nAre you participating (I am 😳!)\, or helping? There’s still time to join in either way. \nThe Gatliff is major Club event and a big revenue earner. Come along to learn all about it. We all need to give it maximum publicity in the time remaining. \nMargaret has been leading the extensive preparations\, and on Tuesday she will leading a planning session where all the arrangements will be revealed and co-ordinated. There’ll be a big-screen presentation via Zoom\, so watch us walk that wobbly technological tightrope! \nAnd\, of course\, it’s your weekly chance to enjoy the company of your fellow COPSErs. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-planning/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221002T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001722
CREATED:20220922T101536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T103828Z
UID:4029-1664701200-1664733600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Southern Cycle Saunter
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Cycle Saunter is a road cycling rally with a difference. Cycle around the lanes of Surrey\, Kent or Sussex\, solve the clues to help navigate and find the checkpoints. Each checkpoint will involve a short challenge – a good fun day out for all.\nThe Start and Finish\n \nWoldingham Village Hall\, Station Road\, Woldingham\, Surrey\, CR3 7EU. \nOS MAP Explorer 146 – TQ 371 557. \nDistance approximately 20 miles. \nHall opens at 9.30am.  Teams dispatched from 10.00am. \nThe Cost \n£7.00 in advance and £9.00 for those who enter on the day (discounts for under 16s) \nAll ages are welcome – families and individuals. However\, you must enter in teams of between two and four people and at least one person in each team must be 16+. It is not a race and teams will leave at staggered intervals\, in order of solving of a Route Quiz. A trophy will be presented to the team gaining the most quiz points and there will be certificates for all finishers. Cold drinks and biscuits will be available at the checkpoints.  There will also be drinks and cakes at the finish\, included in the entry fee.. \nDress for the weather. Please consider wearing a cycle helmet and some high-visibility clothing.  Each team must have the latest Ordnance Survey map Explorer 146. Bring a packed lunch. Bring a compass\, pen\, and puncture repair kit – and a bike!  A small first aid kit is also recommended. \nPlaces are limited and entry is subject to availability. \nEntry – To enter in advance\, fill out the online entry form on the event page here and pay immediately by debit/credit card or post a cheque. QUERIES: Ireen\, umpfamily@hotmail.com  07968 035522.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/southern-cycle-saunter-4/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Day Event
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